device

装置、器具

特定の仕事をするために作られた小型の機械や道具。

やさしい英語で： A small machine or tool made to do a particular job.

• This device measures your temperature.
• She bought a device for opening jars.
• Do these devices need batteries?

類義語： tool, gadget, machine

よく使う表現： small device, medical device, use a device, electrical device

周辺機器、デバイス

マウスやプリンターなど、コンピューターにつないで使う機器。

やさしい英語で： A piece of equipment connected to a computer, such as a mouse or printer.

• Connect the device to your computer.
• The printer appears in the list of devices.
• Which input device do you use?

類義語： peripheral

よく使う表現： input device, output device, connect a device

手法、技巧

目的を達成したり、特定の効果を生んだりするための巧みな方法。

やさしい英語で： A clever method used to achieve something or create a particular effect.

• The writer uses humor as a device.
• Letters are a useful device for telling this story.
• The same dramatic device appears in several plays.

類義語： technique, method, stratagem

よく使う表現： literary device, narrative device, clever device

紋章、標章

個人や家族、組織を表す絵や記号。

やさしい英語で： A picture or symbol used to represent a person, family, or organization.

• A lion was the family device.
• The shield bears a device shaped like a star.
• These ancient devices appeared on royal seals.

類義語： emblem, symbol

よく使う表現： heraldic device, family device, a device depicting